Dr. Vernon Regehr

Biography

Vernon Regehr is an Associate Professor at Memorial University of Newfoundland's School of Music. A native of Winnipeg, Regehr is an active cellist, recitalist, chamber orchestral musician, and conductor. He developed the interactive iOS app eMusic Bach and is a passionate chamber musician, contributing as a member of the faculty at the Tuckamore Chamber Music Festival. He has performed numerous commissioned works for national radio and is a founding member of the Spectrolite Ensemble. Regehr’s collaborations span various ensembles, including Ensemble Made in Canada and the Fitzwilliam Quartet, and his performance of Elliott Carter’s cello sonata was celebrated for its finesse. He has appeared in numerous prestigious festivals and performed with several orchestras, including Winnipeg Symphony and Newfoundland Sinfonia. His solo album, 'Full Spectrum,' released in 2014, features previously unrecorded Canadian works and received an East Coast Music Award for Composition of the Year. Additionally, Regehr has taught at notable music festivals and participated in film projects, showcasing his dynamic career.

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